MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: TERASIL BLUE W-BLS
MSDS CODE : C1883750AL
VERSION : 2
UPDATED : August 2003
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC Australia
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COMPANY DETAILS
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CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
235 Settlement Road Unit 10, 43-51 College Street
THOMASTOWN VIC 3074 GLADESVILLE NSW 2111
Phone: (03) 9282 0600 Phone: (02) 9879 2500
Fax: (03) 9465 0031 Fax: (02) 9879 2501
Emergency All Hours; AUS:1800 033 111 NZL:0800 734 607
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Attn:
CHEMICAL SAFETY OFFICER
or
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES
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IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME ..: TERASIL BLUE W-BLS
Other name(s)..: AZO DYE PREPARATION
Correct Shipping name: NOT APPLICABLE
UN Number . . . . . : FREE
Dangerous Goods Class Packaging
and Subsidiary Risk : NOT APPLICABLE group . . : NOT APPLICABLE
HAZCHEM Code . . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Poison Schedule . . : NONE ALLOCATED
USE:
TEXTILE DYE
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Appearance. . . . . . : BLUE GRANULES; NO ODOUR
Boiling/Melting point : NOT AVAILABLE
Vapour pressure . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Density . . . . . . . : 344 kg/m3(BULK) (g/cc @ 20 deg.C)
Flash Point . . . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
Flammability Limits . : not applicable
Solubility in water . : DISPERSES (g/L @ 20 deg.C)
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Decomposition temperature: 200 deg.C
Ignition point : 400 deg.C BAM
Oxidising properties : NONE
pH :6-7 (20 g/L)
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Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS 100 %
Ingredient(s) not classified as hazardous according to Criteria of the
National Occupational Health & Safety Commission.
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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Swallowed : No evidence for humans. LD50 >3000 mg/kg
Eye . . . : NON IRRITANT - RABBIT
Skin . . : NON IRRITANT - RABBIT.
Inhaled . : NOT YET AVAILABLE.
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THERE ARE NO ADVERSE HEALTH AFFECTS REPORTED IN WORKERS, ARISING FROM
LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO THIS SUBSTANCE.
THE TOXICOLOGICAL DATA IS BASED ON THE KNOWN PROPERTIES OF THE
COMPONENTS.
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Swallowed : WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
Eye . . . : RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES.
Skin . . : REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AFFECTED SKIN
WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF WATER.
Inhaled . : MOVE TO FRSH AIR AND REST.
Advice to Doctor .: SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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AVOID EXPOSURE BY USE OF VENTILATION AND/OR PERSONAL PROTECTION.
AVOID DUST FORMATION
FOLLOW GOOD WORKING PRACTICE : HANDLE WITH CARE, AVOID INGESTION,
INHALATION, EYE OR SKIN CONTACT.
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WHEREVER POSSIBLE, THE WORKPLACE MUST BE VENTILATED SUFFICIENTLY TO
ENSURE THAT THE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE MET. STATE REGULATIONS ON SPEED
AND DIRECTION OF AIRFLOW AWAY FROM OPERATORS MUST BE OBSERVED.
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GLOVES (PVC, LONG IMPERVIOUS), OVERALLS AND GLASSES ARE RECOMMENDED TO
BE WORN WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
Where sufficient ventilation is not available, avoid breathing dust or
vapours by wearing the following AS 1716 approved respiratory
protection (where indicated):
Disposable Dust Mask: SUITABLE.
FOLLOW GOOD WORKING PRACTICE: Handle with care, avoid ingestion,
inhalation, eye or skin contact. Wash hands and face thoroughly
after handling and before eating, drinking or smoking.
Avoid unnecessary personal contact.
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KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION? - NOT APPLICABLE, NOT FLAMMABLE.
DUST CLOUDS FROM FINELY PARTICULATED PRODUCT MAY BE HAZARDOUS (DUST
EXPLOSION RISK). EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE ADEQUATELY GROUNDED.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
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General . . . . . . : STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA WITH ADEQUATE
Storage . . . . . . : VENTILATION. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
UN Number . . . . . : FREE
Dangerous Goods Class Packaging
and Subsidiary Risk : NOT APPLICABLE group . . : NOT APPLICABLE
HAZCHEM Code . . . . : NOT APPLICABLE
IATA Class . . . . . : FREE
IMDG Reference . . . : FREE
Incompatible DG Classes : NONE KNOWN
Incompatible Receptacle : NONE KNOWN
Incompatible Substances : NONE KNOWN
Emergency Procedure Guide Date: NOT APPLICABLE
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IN CASE OF SPILL, WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION AS INDICATED ABOVE. DAMPEN
DOWN POWDER AND AVOID DUST. SCOOP INTO MARKED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL
AS CHEMICAL WASTE.
DISPOSE OF ALL WASTE ACCORDING TO STATE REGULATIONS: LAND FILL: "NO"
SECURE LAND FILL: "NO" INCINERATION: "YES" HIGH
TEMPERATURE INCINERATION: "SUITABLE" - CONTAMINATED, EMPTY
CONTAINERS MUST BE DISPOSED OF AS CHEMICAL WASTE. NOTE: IF IN DOUBT,
CONTACT CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS TELEPHONE NUMBER ON PAGE 1.
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Extinguishing Media : WATERSPRAY, CO2, FOAM, DRY POWDER - NO
RESTRICTIONS.
Hazardous combustion products:
VAPOURS OF CARBON, NITROGEN AND SULFUR OXIDES POSSIBLE IN A FIRE.
SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MUST BE WORN IN CASE OF FIRE.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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BOD 5 . . . . . . . . . . . : 0 mgO2/g
COD . . . . . . . . . . . . : 724 mgO2/g
Fish toxicity . . . . . . . : SPECIES: ZEBRA FISH, 96 Hr, OECD 203
LC0 >100 mg/L
LC50 437 mg/L
NITROGEN CONTENT: 6.9 %
Toxicity to Bacteria . . . : IC50 416 mg/L 3 hour OECD 209
OECD Biological degredation : 50 - 60 %, DOC Analysis, OECD 303A mod
Organo-halogen content. . . : 0 %
Heavy-metal content . . . . : UNDER THE ETAD RECOMMENDED LIMITS
Phosphorous content . . . . : 0 %
NOTE: PREVENT SPILLAGE FROM ENTERING WATERWAYS OR DRAINS.
PARTIALLY ELIMINATED BY ADSORPTION ON EFFLUENT TREATMENT SLUDGE.
NOT TOXIC OR HARMFUL TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS.
BEHAVIOUR IN TREATMENT PLANTS: NO INHIBITION. NO NITRIFICATION
INHIBITION KNOWN.
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EEC classification/labelling: * NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS *
SINCE WE CANNOT ANTICIPATE OR CONTROL THE MANY DIFFERENT CONDITIONS
UNDER WHICH THIS INFORMATION AND OUR PRODUCTS MAY BE USED, EACH USER
SHOULD REVIEW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE SPECIFIC CONTEXT OF THE
INTENDED APPLICATION AND CONFIRM THAT THEY ARE APPROPRIATE.
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CONTACT POINT
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Contact the Product Safety Manager:
MR GRAHAM DICKINSON on 03-9282-0609 or 0408 023 891
or MR EFKAN KOCH on 03-9282-0673
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Authorised by: NAMLIST1 Date: 18 August 03
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